The reason why staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time is harmful to your health
Recently, an article about lying in a closed air-conditioned room can cause CO₂ accumulation, causing fatigue, headaches and reduced alertness has attracted tens of thousands of comments and shares. Let's find out why lying in a closed air-conditioned room is harmful to health and solutions to overcome it.
Modern life with air conditioning has become an indispensable part, especially for housewives, students, office workers and businesses.
However, overusing air conditioning in a closed room, especially for a long time, can cause negative effects on health, from minor problems such as dry skin and dry eyes, to more serious illnesses such as respiratory diseases, weakened immune system, and even cardiovascular effects.
1. Loss of humidity in the air causes dry skin and eyes.
Air conditioners work by removing moisture from the air, when you are in a closed room with air conditioning, the humidity in the room drops significantly. This leads to dehydration of the skin, making it dry, flaky, and even itchy and uncomfortable.
Similarly, eyes also become dry, causing a feeling of grittiness, burning, and eye fatigue, especially for those who regularly use computers or electronic devices.
Solution:
Use a humidifier to maintain ideal humidity in the room (about 40-60%).
Drink enough water every day (2-3 liters).
Use skin moisturizer and eye drops to keep your eyes moist.
2. Air is not circulated, an ideal environment for bacteria to grow.
When lying in an air-conditioned room, the air does not circulate, creating conditions for bacteria, viruses, molds and other pathogens to thrive.
In particular, if the air conditioner is not cleaned regularly, these pathogens will accumulate in the filter and be blown into the air, causing respiratory diseases such as rhinitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, and even pneumonia.
Solution:
Clean the air conditioner regularly (at least once every 3-6 months).
Open windows for natural ventilation at least 15-30 minutes a day.
Use an air purifier to remove dust and airborne pathogens.
3. Heat shock can weaken the immune system, making you susceptible to disease.
The sudden change in temperature when we move from an air-conditioned room to the hot outdoors can cause "heat shock", weakening the immune system and making the body susceptible to attack by pathogens. Especially for the elderly and children, whose immune systems are weak, the risk of disease is even higher when they often stay in an air-conditioned room.
Solution:
Adjust the air conditioner temperature to a moderate level (about 25-27 degrees Celsius).
Turn off the air conditioner about 15-30 minutes before going out to give your body time to adapt to the outside temperature.
Wear appropriate clothing when going out in hot weather.
4. Sick building syndrome
For office workers, staying in an air-conditioned room for 8 hours a day can lead to Sick Building Syndrome, with symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, nausea, dizziness, and skin and eye problems. The main causes are air pollution, lack of ventilation, and other environmental factors in the office.
Solution:
Make sure the office is well ventilated.
Plant trees in the office to improve air quality.
Stand up and move around regularly to increase blood circulation.
Use eye protection when working with computers.
5. Risk of cardiovascular effects
Several studies have shown that prolonged exposure to air conditioning in a closed room can affect the cardiovascular system, especially for those with a history of cardiovascular disease. Sudden changes in temperature can cause vasoconstriction, increase blood pressure, and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Solution:
Consult your doctor if you have a history of heart disease.
Adjust the air conditioner temperature at a stable level, avoid sudden changes.
Exercise regularly to improve cardiovascular health.
Using air conditioning in a closed room is not always harmful, the important thing is that we need to use it intelligently and reasonably.
By applying the above solutions and tips, you can enjoy the coolness that air conditioning brings without worrying about negative effects on your health.
Remember, health is the most precious asset, and taking care of health is each of our responsibility!
